Question

a)
9. Which of the following sets of d-orbitals will have electron density in
between the axes only?
a) dz², dxz
b) dxy, dxz, dyz.
c) dz²,dx²-y²
d) dxy, dx²-y²​

Answer 1

Answer:

option c)dz²,dx²-y²

Explanation:

From the orbital diagram of d-orbital sit is clear that d

x ^2−y^ 2

has electron density along x- and y-axis.

And d z^2

has electron density along z-axis.

Thus d x ^2 −y ^2

and d z ^2

have electron density along axis.

So, the correct option is C